How to Build Parking for My Travel Trailer

Check with your local government regarding the regulations and permitting requirements for constructing new parking areas. Many municipalities have regulations regarding where on property a travel trailer may be parked, and it's important to ensure that your planned construction site does not interfere with any parking ordinances.

Measure both the travel trailer and planned parking site with a tape measure to make sure that there is plenty of room to comfortably park the trailer. Ideally, the parking area should have a width at least 4 feet greater than the trailer to allow for maneuverability while parking and enough space to comfortably open the doors of the trailer. Measure the length of the space to leave enough room for the hitch to be out of the way while the trailer is parked.

Clear the space of any vegetation, debris or items that will inhibit your ability to safely park the travel trailer. Check the level of the parking space by laying a large level tool across the space. Although the space does not have to be completely level if it will be covered in gravel or crushed stone, it's important to have a relatively flat area. To compensate for any major slopes, or create an acceptable surface to pour concrete, haul in and tamp down additional dirt to create a firm, flat surface.

Select and purchase the parking surface material. Travel trailers may be safely parked on concrete, pavement, gravel or crushed rock. Install the surface material and smooth it over with the appropriate tools, such as a rake, to create a level surface.

Park the travel trailer in the completed parking space and secure it with jack stands and wheel chocks. Jack stands may help to compensate for any slope in the parking space while adding stability during storage.